As we know a sense of self-worth is essential for psychological
survival. Each mistake or failure can be a serious attack on our
self-worth.
In The Self-Esteem Companion, the authors of teach readers
how to deal with ‘shoulds" and mistakes, handle criticism and feel
more self-confident in their personal relationships. Each of
thesixtyexercises include a brief, motivating description of the
technique, tips for maximizing its effectiveness, and simple
step-by-step instructions for putting it into place. Included are
strategies for unmasking and talking back to the critic, making a
realistic inventory of personal strengths and weaknesses, recognizing
and rebutting distorted thoughts, and practicing self-compasssion.
184 pages.